thats some good info, I'll try that. I believe on a digital multimeter that 0 is a dead short, infinity would be open. I miss the analog meters of my youth

I didn't get around to the parts swapping today but I'll replace #7 just on principle. Thanks for the tip on the fuse crack.

Thanks

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82 300TD - 130k
68 280SL - 135k
91 300TE - (sold)
87 300 TD (sold)
89- 300E - Parts beast (sold)
90- 300E 2.6 (daughter's)

plus a couple of Toyotas and a Volvo